Edina Sagert and Brian Care will be hosting a series of intensive drawing and watercolor workshops in
San Miguel de Allende in 2009:
February 2 - 7, February 16 - 21, March 23 -28
July 20 - 25, August 3 - 8 and August 17 - 22

ART IS A VERB *THINK *CREATE *DRAW *PAINT

...a 6-day workshop...3 hours/day
...in 2 parts:

1. Thinking and Creating through Drawing with Brian Care,
   Educational Consultant and Visual Arts Specialist
   
2. Exploring and Creating through Watercolor with Edina Sagert,
   Watercolor Artist and Instructor
   

Is your ability to draw holding you back from exploring your potential as an artist? We all have the ability to draw. Many of us, however, have never had the right opportunities to develop a positive drawing self-concept. This part of the workshop will engage you in creative activities and practices that will allow any level of student to change how you see yourself as an artist.

The first 3 days will be packed with a variety of experiences designed to activate, renew and reshape your perceptions of the world around you through thinking creatively and drawing. The focus will be on simple line contour drawing...to encourage the artist to capture the essence of the subject...no shading required or allowed.

Using ideas, techniques and strategies developed in Days 1 to 3 working with Brian, you will integrate these into 3 days of exploration in painting through the medium of watercolor. Edina will introduce you to a variety of techniques that maximize the potential of the fluid attributes of this medium, challenging you to see things clearly, yet differently. You will be encouraged to continue to think and work creatively, producing works that are free and expressive.

Throughout the 6 days, students will be encouraged to participate in opportunities for self and peer reflection.

Dates:
Monday to Saturday February 2 to 7, 2009
Monday to Saturday February 16 to 21, 2009
Monday to Saturday March 23 - 28, 2009
Monday to Saturday July 20 - 25, 2009
Monday to Saturday August 3 to 8, 2009
Monday to Saturday August 17 to 22, 2009

Times: 10am to 1pm

Cost: $450 USD

Materials Required: Sketchbook (The Larger the Better)
Watercolor paper (Hot Press 140lb)
All other Materials provided by Instructors

Target Audience: Beginner to more advanced

Prerequisite Experience: None

Enrollment: Limited to maximum of 8 to ensure individualized attention

Location: Our Estudio/Galería in La Aurora: Centro de Arte y Diseno
La Aurora is an exciting, creative environment in a former textile factory, now the home of artists, designers, home décor and artist and artisan galleries, as well as a first-class café and restaurant. It is also an easy 10 minute walk from San Miguel's central Jardín.

Any questions for:
Part 1: Contact Brian - jbcare2learn@aol.com
Part 2: contact Edina - edinasagert@yahoo.com